The Media School at Indiana University

High school students in the Advanced Filmmakers Academy recently stepped onto the set in Studio 5, a 2,800-square-foot soundstage in the Radio-TV Building, to put their filmmaking skills into action.

Part of The Media School's precollege summer programming, the two-week intensive camp introduces students to every stage of filmmaking, from pre-production and shooting to post-production. With guidance from faculty, staff, and alumni, students collaborate, work with industry-standard equipment, and produce their own short films.

Take a peek at behind-the-scenes photos of senior lecturer Bear Brown helping students during a Studio 5 video shoot. Finale screenings take place tomorrow as the camp wraps up on July 24. Learn more about Cinema Academy: https://bit.ly/4bSsNBd

📸 Photos by Kelton O'Connell

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Photography students took center stage during the second and final week of the High School Journalism Institute. Throughout the week, they put their creativity into practice by photographing wrestling and taking part in a studio demo in the Franklin Hall commons.

Other High School Journalism Institute sessions included documentary filmmaking, fashion and lifestyle reporting, podcast and broadcast storytelling, and yearbook.

Unable to attend HSJI this year? Learn more about the program and consider joining us in the summer 2027: https://bit.ly/4wVvLgG

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Mike Conway, who received the 2026 Sidney Kobre Award for Lifetime Achievement from the American Journalism Historians Association! In his nomination packet, Conway received almost 40 references praising the breadth and depth of his career, highlighting his influential scholarship in broadcast journalism history, and celebrating his excellence as a teacher and mentor.

He will be formally recognized at the AJHA’s 45th annual convention Nov. 5-7 at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina.

Conway receives Sidney Kobre Award for Lifetime Achievement Mike Conway will receive the award at the AJHA’s 45th annual convention to be held Nov. 5-7

Students in the summer Semester in LA program are staying busy exploring the heart of Hollywood. Last week, they toured Warner Bros. Studios and stepped into some familiar scenes, including the iconic "Friends" fountain set.

Know a student interested in joining the spring 2027 Semester in LA program? Encourage them to apply early before the Aug. 28 deadline, as admissions are rolling throughout the summer: https://bit.ly/42fAqKD

The High School Journalism Institute is well underway this summer! Take a look at highlights from week one, held last week ⬇️

Now celebrating its 80th year, HSJI brings high school students and teachers to campus for a five-day immersive journalism experience that has inspired generations of alumni to pursue their passion for creativity and storytelling.

Participants learn from industry professionals, work with professional-grade equipment, and build practical skills in photography, yearbook, reporting, social media, sportscasting, audio storytelling, and more. Students also get to explore future career paths, connect with peers who share their interests, and experience IU Bloomington campus life firsthand.

Read more about HSJI: https://bit.ly/4vzfXiq

Congratulations to the talented students part of IU’s Big Ten StudentU program whose outstanding sports production skills earned two 2025–26 BIG+ Awards:

🎥 Best Open for IU women’s volleyball vs. Nebraska
🏀 Best Game Coverage — Winter for IU women’s basketball vs. Penn State

These honors celebrate the professional-level creativity, storytelling, and technical skill our students bring to sports broadcasts. Congrats to the students and everyone who helped make these award-winning broadcasts possible!

IU Big Ten StudentU program wins two BIG+ Awards Several Media School students were part of IU’s Big Ten StudentU award-winning teams.

Assistant professor Lisa Lenoir co-authored a new study examining public response to MSNBC’s 2022 cancellation of Tiffany Cross’ morning show, “The Cross Connection.”

Published in Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, “ : Redefining Racial Broadcast Norms With Tiffany Cross’ MSNBC Removal” analyzes the hashtag campaign on X and highlights the continued importance of Black women’s voices in broadcast journalism and their role in advancing conversations about social justice and social change.

Lenoir examines public response to MSNBC’s cancellation of Tiffany Cross Assistant professor Lisa Lenoir co-authored a study analyzing the social media campaign that followed MSNBC’s cancellation of Tiffany Cross’ “The Cross Connection.”

Congratulations to associate professor Lesa Major, who has been named The Media School's associate dean for undergraduate affairs, effective July 1.

Major brings extensive administrative experience to the role, having previously served as associate dean for The Media School and as interim dean of the former IU School of Journalism during its transition into The Media School. Her leadership has supported undergraduate curriculum development, academic space planning, budget management, fundraising, and staff management.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to Galen Clavio for his six years of dedicated service to the undergraduate administration team. During that time, he served as director of undergraduate studies and associate dean for undergraduate affairs. Clavio will continue to play an important role in The Media School as director of the sports media program.

Please join us in congratulating Lesa and thanking Galen for his leadership and service!

Major named associate dean for undergraduate affairs Lesa Major’s appointment is effective July 1 as Galen Clavio concludes six years in the role.